Controls; Disengaging The Shift Function - Volvo Penta D4 Operator's Manual

Controls

This chapter describes the instrument panels sold by Volvo Penta for your engine. If your boat is equipped with
controls which are not described here and you feel uncertain about the function, please contact the dealer you
purchased the boat from.
Single lever control. Electronic
Operation
Both the shift function and engine speed control are con-
trolled using the single lever control.
N = Neutral position (reverse gear/stern drive is disenga-
ged and the engine runs at idle speed).
F = Reverse gear/stern drive engaged for movement
ahead.
R = Reverse gear/stern drive engaged for movement as-
tern.
T = Adjustment of engine speed.
NOTE! The engine can only be started if the Control lever
is in the neutral position.

Disengaging the shift function

The shift function can be disengaged so that the control
lever only affects the engine speed.
1. Move the lever to the neutral position (N)
2. Press the neutral button (N) in and hold it down while
moving the control lever forward to the shift position
(F).
3. Release the neutral button. The green indicator begins
to flash to acknowledge that the shift function is disen-
gaged.
The lever now only controls engine speed.
When the lever is moved back to the neutral position it will
automatically re-engage. This is confirmed by the green
indication which gives constant light.
WARNING! Take care not to engage the reverse
gear/stern drive unintentionally.
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